Over the past 30 years, we have heard that early cancer detection saves lives. But is this true? Does it save lives? Or instead, does it lead to an overtreatment of potentially harmless “cancer” [...]
Category: Cancer
Gene mutation increases lung cancer risk
When it comes to lung cancer, I always knew there was more to the story than just smoking. And now, new research out of Japan provides more proof that I was right. Here’s why this new Japanese [...]
The Alzheimer’s-cancer connection–not just skin deep
I recently wrote about a study that showed people who get skin cancer have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). But this effect isn’t just skin-deep. Two new studies [...]
Researchers discover new cancer treatments in Africa
German researchers recently discovered more medicinal plants in Africa that stop the spread of cancer cells. These plants even appear to thwart the spread of cancer cells that are resistant to [...]
The most expensive test you may not need
Your doctor probably encourages you to get regular colonoscopies once you hit 50 years. Doctors order these tests to screen for cancer or polyps growing on the mucosal surface of your colon. And [...]
What the government doesn’t tell you about oral cancer
Michael Douglas is not a medical expert (though he may have played one once). But his much-publicized comments about oral cancer did open an important dialogue. In fact, had Douglas not spoken [...]
Chest physicians stick their chests (and necks) out
Lung cancer is still the No. 1 cause of cancer in both men and women. And it’s very hard to treat. In fact, just 16 percent of men and women who get it, live more than five years past their [...]
Six real risk factors missing from the Angelina Jolie debate
A couple of weeks ago, Angelina Jolie made the national news by choosing to have both her breasts surgically removed as a means to prevent breast cancer. And unlike most flash-in-the-pan [...]
Stand up for your health
Sitting too much isn’t just bad for your waistline. It increases your risk of heart disease and type-II diabetes. It potentially increases your risk of developing prostate, colon and breast [...]
The heartbeat of America
Recently, I told you about two common drugs that can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias. An arrhythmia is the medical term for an abnormal heartbeat. And now, it turns out that a drug used to treat [...]